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INFOCUS, the Photography Support Organization of Phoenix Art Museum, invites photographers to submit a self-published photography book for a juried exhibition to be presented in the Norton Photography Gallery of Phoenix Art Museum. Accepted submissions will be exhibited from December 2, 2016 to April 9, 2017. The purpose of the exhibition is to explore the range of ways that artists are using newly available commercial technologies to self-publish photobooks in order to express themselves.

“The jury reviewed 271 submissions from 15 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. The exhibition represents the 151 books they chose, as examples of the wide range of photobooks being produced today.”

“INFOCUS, the Photography Support Organization of Phoenix Art Museum, invites photographers to submit a self-published photography book for a juried exhibition to be presented in the Norton Photography Gallery of Phoenix Art Museum. Accepted submissions will be exhibited from August 23 to September 28, 2014. The purpose of the exhibition is to explore the range of ways that artists are using newly available commercial technologies to self-publish photobooks in order to express themselves.

We are looking for self-published photography books that employ newly available commercial technologies – one where the artist acted as the publisher (worked with a designer, or designed it themselves, used an online service or went to a press).

There is a submission limit of two different titles per artist, please.

A completed submission form printed in hard copy must be included with each title. Click the button at left to use the convenient online submission form or you may download the form from the link provided.

No entry or hanging fee will be charged.

Books with writing by one of the jurors are ineligible.

Employees of Phoenix Art Museum and the Center for Creative Photography are ineligible to enter.

Submissions will not be returned. Those selected by the jury will be exhibited at Phoenix Art Museum’s Norton Photography Gallery from August 23 to September 28, 2014.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONSSubmissions are due at Phoenix Art Museum by the end of the business day, Thursday, July 31, 2014. Books received after that date will not be considered.
Mail Submissions to:

“The aim of Photolucida’s Critical Mass program is to give exposure to emerging and mid-career photographers across the globe. In 2011, over 500 artists entered their work for the chance to be seen by over 200 professionals in the photography world. Curators, gallery directors, editors, and publishers juried the work of these artists, and through a truly democratic process, narrowed the field down to the Critical Mass TOP 50. This exhibition, juried by Darius Himes, will travel from Photo Center NW in Seattle to Newspace Center for Photography, and RayKo Photo Center in San Francisco, furthering the mission of all four photography organizations to bring top emerging talent to the public.”

“Now entering its eighth year, Hey, Hot Shot! has provided one hundred and forty-five photographers from all over the world with unrivaled exposure, support and recognition. One part of Jen Bekman Projects—which also includes Jen Bekman Gallery and 20×200—Hey, Hot Shot! provides an ongoing platform for photographers at all stages of their career, with all three venues working collaboratively to provide unparalleled opportunities. Each year, one talented image maker will receive a $10,000 honorarium, in addition to the hallmark awards we offer.

Apply now. The earlier you submit, the more you save: The $80 entry fee will increase incrementally.

To Be Published or Self-Publish: A Publishing Primer

Coauthors Darius Himes and MVS share resources from their book, Publish Your Photography Book, and offer participants an in-depth overview of the publishing industry, from concept to editorial, design, production and on through the launching and marketing of your book.